Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1099 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 69/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 2,590,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the stronger camera (168 vs 157).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3601
- Lighter: 206g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $1099 vs $1299
- Better camera (94/100 vs 86/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (34/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 2590000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9988
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 21/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 6 points higher (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (34/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (51/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $1299 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 26.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 17 Pro is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (51/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.